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Amethyst Mine, Pyhä-Luosto, Lapland, Kopara Reindeer Park, Nature and Wildlife Tours, Nature & Wildlife Areas. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Dig for your own amethyst amidst scenic forest trails at this unique geological site, complete with a picturesque café and informative displays on the area's history.
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- Vacation280128353001 contributionFantastic place to visit... My son and I was visiting the place july 2024. Very kind guide, we got a personel tour, cause we where the only 2 speaking english.
But it would have been nice knowing, that there is some rules for digging after amethyst.
"You can bring back home, one amethyst each person, if it fits nto your fist..."😉 The rest of them, belongs to the mine...
But once in a time experience, is also a good experience...
Have a nice trip, if you go to the mine....Written 12 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - stefanie cLarkfield, UK89 contributionsWild reindeers are absolutely beautiful! Nothing like the ones that I have even seen in the Uk.
Really worth a visit, the keener was lovely and gave a good history/background about the reindeers, we went on a sleigh ride through the forest, it was absolutely beautiful!Written 13 February 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - JariJKKouvola, Finland7,042 contributionsIsokuru is a marvelous gorge and one of the highlights of Pyhä-Luosto National park. Actually Isokuru is situated in Pyhä (Pyhätunturi), not in Luosto, as sometimes claimed.
It is easy to start hiking from Naava Visitor Center. The distance to Isokuru is a bit less than four kilometers in one way. You may walk the same trail back or you can choose a circle trail named Karhunjuomalampi Trail. If you choose Karhunjuomalampi Trail, the total distance is about ten kilometers. This trail is very easy to walk and suitable also for kids because it is a wide and graveled trail. In some places you find duckboards and you don't need rubber boots. Guide signs are very good but you can also ask a free map from Naava Visitor Center. Sometimes there may be mosquitoes in the area and so it is a good idea to take long-legged pants, long sleeve shirts and hats for everybody who is going to hike in the gorge.
Isokuru is a strictly protected area. Because of avalanches you may not go there in wintertime at all but in summertime you don't have to worry about the prohibition signs. However, in the gorge you have to stay on the path in summertime, too. In summer the trail is open 24/7 and it is free to visit there.
Isokuru is the deepest gorge in Finland (about 220 meters). In the end of the gorge you find Pyhäkasteenputous which is a 17 m high waterfall. The name Pyhäkasteenputous means literally the waterfall of holy christening. Also another names in the area are related to early Christianity or beliefs of the Sami people. Pyhätunturi means a holy fell, Pyhäkasteenlampi means a holy christening pond, Uhriharju means a sacrifice ridge and Noitatunturi means a witch fell. By the way, the small Pyhäkasteenlampi pond is 12 meters deep!
There are some day-use huts, lean-to shelters, campfire sites and dry toilets on the route but no any other services. So you can't buy anything to drink or eat on the route. Free firewood is available but take your own drinks, sausages or other snacks, matches and toilet papers with you.
I think that Isokuru Gorge is the must sight if you are going to visit Lapland in summertime. The place is marvelous and magical!Written 11 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - СветланаLuosto, Finland1 contributionGuys, thanks a lot! Another year is a raw you are the best! The safest, the coolest, with individual approach. We feel you love what you are doing! We’ll be back again and again)))) Sveta & Anna from Ukraine.Written 3 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JariJKKouvola, Finland7,042 contributionsAhvenlampi is a pond in Luosto, Sodankylä. It is an excellent scenic walking area and a famous fishing spot but you need a special fishing permit there. Duckboards right on the shore aren't in good condition anymore but the sandy walking trail (2.8 kilometers) around the pond is very good and easy to walk. This circle trail is suitable for children, too. You see marvelous views to Ukko-Luosto Fell on the route. You can begin walking from the back of Lapland Hotels Luostotunturi or from Pyhä-Luostontie 1387 Parking Area (Luosto Parking Lot). There is also a campfire shelter with free firewood on the route but take own matches and sausages with you. In winter Ahvenlampi is a good spot to watch the Northern Lights.Written 14 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JariJKKouvola, Finland7,042 contributionsLuosto Disc Golf Park (Luoston frisbeegolfrata) is very beautiful but a bit more forested than Pyhä Disc Golf Park. So I love Pyhä Disc Golf Park in Pyhätunturi still more because views are even better there. Luosto Disc Golf Park belongs to class AA1 and it has 18 courses. So the estimated duration of the full round is 2-3 hours but you can also choose a shorter Luosto Light choice (courses 1-3, 12 and 15-18, estimated duration 1 hour) which is recommended for families. In summer Luosto Disc Golf Park is open 24/7 and it is free. We had our own discs but I heard that it is possible to lend discs from Lapland Hotels Luostotunturi (the deposit is 50 euros or a driving license).Written 14 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- GarethBessantOssett, UK37 contributionsMy wife and I went to this ice skating park one evening in Jan. Antti is the man in charge and he is really helpful and attentive. We met some friendly Finnish local people who have us free lessons and a 'crash course' into ice hockey. High quality equipment including helmets and knee pads were included and a free hot drink. Ice skating on a frozen lake under the northern lights surrounded by beautiful arctic forest is something that would recommend this to anyone in Luosto. The rink is less than 5 minutes walk from all the hotels and is easy to find, just follow the lights and signs by the lake.Written 3 February 2016This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BroughtonBeastsBroughton51 contributionsProbably the most incredible experience that was part of an incredible holiday. Went to Lapland last Xmas. This trip isn't cheap but it can't be missed. Everything the day was brilliant. Can't recommend enoughWritten 8 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Patrick H3 contributionsWe took our two young children to both the reindeer sleigh ride experience and the Kota dinner. Both experiences were fantastic and will be cherished family memories. The farm is family run and you can feel their passion for what they do. Highly recommend.Written 6 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JmebuffNew Hampshire Lakes Region, NH5 contributionsWe are a family of 5 and hired Pascal for a forest ski adventure. We were treated to a 5 kilometer tour of the national forest, crossing the cross country ski trials numerous times. Pascal stopped often to ensure all was well and to give us a bit of local knowledge of the environment.
A stop at Rykimakero hut for sausages and more stories was the icing on the cake. (Best lesson of the week. Sausages must be 86% meat, anything less is no good, thanks Pascal)
We found Pascal extremely engaging, entertaining and knowledgeable. Truly a highlight of our trip to Luosto.
Our only regret is not doing the northern lights snow shoe tour we had planned. At least we have something to look forward to when we return.Written 10 March 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Silvennoinen T5 contributionsI was on a 4-day snowmobile trip with My son. The guige showed The best Rouges and landscapes. We drove 600km on sleds. The trip was great experience.Written 26 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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